Hungary

Hungary lies in eastern Europe and is a landlocked country. The mighty Danube River runs its course through the centre of the country and in the east lies a great fertile plain that is flanked by highlands in the north. The country has a continental climate and sixty per cent of the population live in urban areas. Hungary has an industrial economy that is based on metals, machinery, chemicals and food products. The main trading partners are Germany and Austria. The capital of Hungary is Budapest.